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Latest Links Heard on the Show

InControl (of Windows Updates)
     heard on Sat 2 May 26
Easily manage Windows 10 and 11 out-of-control updating and upgrading.

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Affinity Studio: Free creativity suite (alternative to Adobe)
     heard on Sat 2 May 26
Creative freedom (That’s actually free) All the design and photo editing tools you need in one app – for free. Download Affinity now on macOS or Windows. An app that adapts to you, not the other way around Affinity comes with built-in Vector, Pixel, and Layout studios, but you’re not locked in. Rearrange panels and mix and match your favorite tools to build custom studios. You can save multiple setups, switch between them in a click, and even share with others or download theirs. It’s customization that flexes to your workflow.

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darktable - Photoshop equivalent for Linux
     heard on Sat 2 May 26
darktable is an open source photography workflow application and raw developer. A virtual lighttable and darkroom for photographers. It manages your digital negatives in a database, lets you view them through a zoomable lighttable and enables you to develop raw images and enhance them. Have a look at our current features and how to install it on your system.

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Windows 10 Consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU)
     heard on Sat 2 May 26
The Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10 provides customers with a more secure option to continue using their Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, while they transition to Windows 11. The ESU program helps reduce the risk of malware and cybersecurity attacks by providing access to critical and important security updates as defined by the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)?for devices running Windows 10, version 22H2. ESU enrollment does not provide other types of fixes, feature improvements, or product enhancements. It also does not come with technical support.

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Run your Windows® app on MacOS, Linux, or ChromeOS
     heard on Sat 2 May 26
Do you like buying Windows® licenses? You do? Great. You do you. For the rest of humanity, CrossOver is the easiest way to run many Microsoft applications on your Mac without a clunky Windows emulator. (Seriously, have you tried emulators? Do you like how they run on your Mac?) CrossOver works differently. It's not an emulator. It does the work of translating Windows commands into Mac commands so that you can run Windows software as if it were designed native to Mac. CrossOver works with all kinds of software - productivity software, utility programs, and games - all with one application.

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Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions
     heard on Sat 2 May 26
Our LinkStation™ network attached storage (NAS) devices are designed to be an easy-to-use centralized data storage solution and personal cloud so you can back up your important files and securely access and share them from anywhere with an internet connection. Our TeraStation™ network attached storage (NAS) solutions help businesses scale operations, securely store data, and maintain compliance—without disruptions or cloud overages. Ideal for industries like healthcare, legal, and finance, TeraStation™ supports critical tasks like backups and surveillance while streamlining operations.

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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Adobe Products for Linux
     heard on Sat 2 May 26
Fret not, Linux users! We have plenty of free and open-source alternatives to Adobe products. Here are the best options for you. Adobe provides many applications under their Creative Cloud suite, that is not just limited to Photoshop, but contains various other software that helps primarily in web design, logo making, video editing, PDF editing and more.

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Bouncing Cow screen saver for Linux
     heard on Sat 2 May 26
A Cow. A Trampoline. Together, they fight crime. Copyright © 2003 by Jamie Zawinski. Moo. Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and its documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that both that copyright notice and this permission notice appear in supporting documentation. Moo. No representations are made about the suitability of this soft?ware for any purpose. It is provided "as is" without express or implied warranty. Moo.

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Screen Saver Planet
     heard on Sat 2 May 26
A safe place to download screensavers All screensavers come without adware, spyware, toolbars or viruses Experienced editors have tested and reviewed all screensavers Over 8 million fast downloads served from secure servers worldwide

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11 Best Texting / SMS Apps for Android
     heard on Sat 2 May 26
While instant messaging apps are now widely available on Play Store, you can always enjoy communicating via SMS. Android users can opt to use default app or third-party apps for extra features. However, finding the best texting apps for Android doesn’t come easy.

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